What is the weather like in Boston vs Washington in January?

In January, Boston averages 3°C high / -5°C low with about 95 mm of rain; Washington averages 8°C high / -2°C low with about 65 mm.

Boston vs Washington in January

Washington is the better pick in January — 59 vs 41 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Washington is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Boston is freezing, rainy, clean air.

Boston vs Washington — January climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Boston	🇺🇸 Washington
Comfort score	41/100 (F)	59/100 (D)
Feels-like high	-1°C	5°C
Avg high / low	3° / -5°	8° / -2°
Rainfall	95 mm	65 mm
Rainy days	9	7
Humidity	68%	68%
Air quality (AQI)	41	39

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Boston vs Washington in January — FAQ

Is January better in Boston or Washington?: Washington is the better pick in January — 59 vs 41 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Washington is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Boston is freezing, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Boston vs Washington in January?: In January, Boston averages 3°C high / -5°C low with about 95 mm of rain; Washington averages 8°C high / -2°C low with about 65 mm.